Good morning, Grants Pass.

Southern Oregon Rural Rideshare helps rural neighbors get rides for care, groceries and work by providing gas cards—reducing the cost of trips.

The free program, backed by Rogue Community Health and local partners, eases transportation barriers for those already giving rides.

The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative distributed $75,000 to 12 food aid nonprofits after its BottleDrop campaign launched Oct.

30 and matched over $21,000 in donations through Jan. 1; customers donated containers both online + in person.

Dave's Hot Chicken opened this week in Medford near the busy south commercial corridor.

The restaurant, the brand’s first in the region, offers Nashville-style hot chicken with varying spice levels *and draws* customers from Grants Pass and nearby communities, boosting local business.

Grants Pass High School Theatre is set to perform 'Silent Sky,' a historical drama by Lauren Gunderson at the GPHS Performing Arts Center from March 6 to 15, 2026.

A free understudy performance (March 12, 7 pm) will give three students a chance to shine.

The Rogue River School District will use a $25,000 grant from the William and Florence Schneider Fund to create a school-based health center on campus; Superintendent Patrick Lee said the funding will help students access medical and mental health care.

Grants Pass High School recently held a ribbon-cutting for its new outdoor automotive classroom that doubles hands-on space for students and adds two vehicle lifts—expanding its auto program.

It was funded through a debt restructuring plan approved by the school board in spring 2023.

State legislators are discussing insurance reforms that would require insurers to factor homeowner wildfire risk reduction (such as cleared brush and fire-resistant materials) into premium rates.

The proposals aim to offer discounts to those investing in safety amid rising wildfire risks.

Southern Oregon rural communities, including Grants Pass, will share a portion of a $197.3 million federal investment announced by the Oregon Health Authority.

The agency will fund mobile clinics, school health services and local training programs for primary care in spring 2026 to expand access to care.